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Vet students get free admission to VMX
Compassion-First Pet Hospitals has partnered with the North American Veterinary Community to cover registration costs for all veterinary students who wish to attend Veterinary Meeting & Expo.
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BluePearl offers emergency cash to stricken associates
The BluePearl veterinary hospital chain’s 5,300 employees can apply for $500 to $3,000 in financial assistance under a program launched by sister company Banfield Pet Hospital.
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Investors sink $8 million into Petabyte Technology
Petabyte Technology, a new developer of veterinary practice management software, has raised $8 million in Series A funding in support of its flagship product, Rhapsody.
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VCA empowers clients through online access
Clients can look up pet health information, manage appointments and order refills through VCA Animal Hospitals’ new patient portal and online store.
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MetLife to acquire PetFirst health insurance
PetFirst, a small player in the pet health insurance market, has agreed to a takeover by one of the world’s largest financial services companies.
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AAVMC chooses top educators of the year
An Ohio State University associate professor has been named the recipient of the 2019 AAVMC Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award.
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55% of clients visit independent practices
Independent veterinary hospitals see the majority of animal patients but face pressure from in-store clinics and the willingness of younger pet owners to embrace non-traditional care providers, according to a new report.
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Virginia-Maryland chooses Auburn executive as dean
An Auburn University administrator has been named dean of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, filling the seat vacated in 2017 by Dr. Cyril Clarke.
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Bridge Club selects its next Industry Icon
Eleanor Green, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP, the outgoing dean of the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named a Bridge Club Industry Icon.